Rodrigo Garcia.
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Thriving at the intersection of technology, business, and customer experience, leading AI-driven personalization, scalable cloud platforms, and revenue-generating digital products.
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Hands-on Contributions
02. Summary
At a glance.
15+ Years In Product & Engineering.
Extensive background in software engineering and leadership roles, building productive customer obsessed teams.Diverse Industry Experience.
Proven track record of success in marketplace platforms, e-commerce, and direct to consumer businesses.Innovative Problem-Solver.
Passionate about implementing cutting-edge technologies and streamlining complex processes.
Recent Highlights
I've been fortunate to work with some amazing people and companies. Here are some of my highlights.
$4M+ through AI-driven personalization
Spearheaded AI-driven personalization, generating $4M+ in incremental revenue in 2024
20% increase in conversion
$25MM in incremental revenue through 3 years and 50+ data-driven experiments at goop.
$1M+ Cost Savings
Achieved annual savings in under a year, by modernizing vendor platforms and cloud infrastructure.
3x Team Growth & 92% Team Retention
Maintained 92% team retention and 90% promotion rate through mentorship.
Testimonial
Proven Leadership.
"Rodrigo assembled one of the most effective development teams I’ve ever been a part of…highly skilled, visionary, inspiring, and full of care and integrity. I will forever look to him as a role model as I grow in my own career."
Nick Mrozowski Staff Engineer Manager @ Goop
03. Career
Timeline.
2025 @ M87
You Are Here
Leadership & Strategy
Helping companies build teams and products from scratch, scaling technology efforts, and driving innovation.
2019-2024 [5 years]
VP of Product & Engineering
Twice promoted. Drove innovation, delivered measurable impact through AI-powered solutions and impactful product features.
2013-2019 [6 years]
Agency Founder & CPTO
An awarded boutique software development agency working with pre IPO companies to develop products, leader of over 40 across team members.
2006-2013 @ Various
Innovative Startups
Lifestyle brands, Philanthropic Tech, Innovation Contest Platforms. DiscoverSD.com, HeroX, Enlightened.org,
05. Executive Strategy & Execution
Skills.
Executive
High-Growth Product Innovation
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Executive Leadership & Resolving Ambiguities
Digital Transformation, Product Roadmaps, Organizational Scaling. -
Operational Impact
Cost Reduction, DevOps/CI/CD, Agile Eng., Vendor Negotiation. -
Rev. Growth & Monetization
Subscription Models, Market Expansion, Personalization Algorithms, E-Comm Experimentation
Development
Tools for days.
JS
15+ years
TS
5+ years
Ruby
10+ years
Python
4+ years
React
7+ years
AWS
6+ years
SQL
8+ years
Kubernetes
4+ years
Docker
6+ years
Team Success
A Proven Force Multiplier.
At Scale. 2019-2024 @ Goop - Developed 4 new tech leads, mentored 25 engineers, and facilitated a 90% promotion rate, driving continuous improvement.
3x
Team Growth
4x
Faster Deployments
60%
Fewer Escaped Defects
92%
Team Retention Rate
Techniques
Strategy vs Execution.
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Scaling Teams
Drive mentorship-driven leadership programs, increasing retention & promotions.
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Aligning Tech w/ Business
Partner with C-suite & stakeholders to define long-term investment strategy.
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Cloud Modernization
Transform vendor relationships, optimize SaaS expenses, monitor compliance & increase agility.
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Execution Techniques
12-Factor, Micro Service Oriented Architecture, Automated Testing, Root Cause Analysis, CI/CD, Agile Software Development, Cross-functional Team Leadership.
Featured Testimonial
An inspiring and inclusive leader...
"....combining deep technical expertise with forward-thinking strategy to push boundaries and empower teams, delivering exceptional results that leave a lasting impact on both people and business."
Typhaine Myers Director of Product Management @ Goop 2022-2024
06. What people are saying.
Testimonials.
"Possesses a rare combination of technical depth and leadership… solving complex challenges with a strategic vision while mentoring others, fostering innovation, and building scalable solutions that drove business growth."
"Blends creativity, technical expertise, and business savvy… constantly learning and applying cutting-edge methodologies to align technology with business priorities, proving invaluable as a partner and leader."
"Consistently delivers innovative, high-quality solutions… a creative force and technical expert who excels under pressure, ensuring every project exceeds expectations."
"Combines technical and managerial excellence… turning challenges into opportunities while streamlining processes, fostering collaboration, and ensuring high-quality deliverables that align with business needs."